La Vie Boheme

tee: H&M, pants: Anthropologie, heels: H&M, accessories: Relic watch, gifted rings, long beaded black necklace, Cost Plus leaf earrings

And then, I wore this over to my RENT audition at the 5th. Yesh. It has been a crazy week. Super excited to don my Bellatrix costume again tonight for one last Halloween party and to really enjoy tomorrow OFF.  I head back to work on Wed, but don't open again until Fri, so that sweet respite will be much needed. YAY!

PS If I ever decide to go and yell at a football game the day before a BIG audition again, will someone just slap me and say "No! NO!"?  Thanks!

Too Lazy

sweatshirt: Sounders, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom

And then because I was all lazy and tired this morning, I basically threw the whole thing back on to head to my dr's appointment.

Win or Lose... Mostly Lose

sweatshirt: Sounders, jersey: Seahawks

Then I threw the sweatshirt and jersey on and went straight to the Hawks game (embarrassing...) and then killed some time & went to the Hard Bard show over at Seattle Center, supporting my fellow GreenStag-ers and Tempest-ers.

Black Cat

turtleneck: H&M, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, belt: Uniqlo, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Etsy Bellatrix necklace, Relic watch, cameo: kitteh butt

I wore this to my opener on Sunday, after going to Evan & Erin's costume party the night before (where Dani & I won best couple's costume for Narcissa & Bellatrix--YAY! Free booze!). It was great to see everyone! But I was rul rul tired on Sunday...

A New Dawn

tee: Pitaya, sweater: Express, jeans: BDG from Urban, shoes: Asos, accessories: gifted rings, Relic watch, Bellatrix necklace from Etsy

See here it is post-make up all better. You can still see where my lip was all swollen, but that went down as Saturday went on and this is what I wore to my callback for The Women (and to the show that night--looong Saturday).

Mama Gonna Knock You Out

Yup, I fell...

And it's not even a good story. I fell ON MY WAY to the show Fri night. Yeah. The bag of shit I use in the show, plus the costume bag, plus my giant purse meant that when there was a crack in the sidewalk I couldn't figure out which bag to ditch fast enough to not fall on my face. I did land on my palms (which are scratched up), a rock smashed my right ring finger, my right elbow and knee have some pretty epic bruises and I even managed to scrape up my back on the way down.

Don't worry. It looks MUCH worse than it is. This is the next morning, sans makeup and you can still see how swollen my lip was. Now, it's much better, thanks for your concern. Also, my teeth are fine. Pride hurts the most (because it was Halloweekend and there was HUGE group of people who saw and were very concerned about me bleeding as I just ignored them and rushed on to the show since I was running late--of course--and super embarrassed).

So that's my story. I AM REALLY FINE.

And It Begins

tee: WTWTA from Urban, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, pants: Old Navy, shoes: Tom's from Nordstrom

This is what I actually wore to my show. Carrying my costume in the bag. And, of course, on the way to the show, my wand managed to fall through the perfectly wand-shaped hole in the bottom. Meaning I never even got to USE the wand with the costume. Le Boo.

Azkaban Ruined Me

dress: thrifted, corset: thrifted, wig: Red Light, wand: Wizarding World of Harry Potter, boots: gifted Franco Zarto, accessories: etsy necklace and tattoo

This costume took forevs. This is the wig that took me 3 hours to curl. Am obsessed with it. Despite the fact that it isn't so much Bellatrix as it is some creepy witch/Elvira/sorceress thing. But I love the Death Eater tattoo and the pretty obsessed with the whole look despite it not being perfect.  Wish the grommets coulda worked out, but with the sleeves being lace, I was too worried I would ruin the dress, so... no grommets. LOVING IT!

HALLOWEEEEEEEEEN! w00t!

Throwing Tomatoes

blouse: Old Navy, jeans: BDG from Urban, belt: Uniqlo, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, accessories: (unpictured) Relic watch, orange diamond earrings, gifted crest necklace

Worn this morning to my last weekday opener for a while. And thank god. Supes glad that I get to sleep in tomorrow. AND CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN TONIGHT! Day one of Halloween is a go! w00t! Cannot WAIT to start this shizz.

Bellatrix is such a kickass costume!  Pics to come (for sheezey)! Still haven't received my bird skull necklace in the mail though. Le boo.  I just wanna wear it tonight!

Change the Debate

tee: H&M borrowed, tank: Costco, sweater: Cardigan NYC, jeans: borrowed Citizens of humanity, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom

I wore this to the show last nite.  It was a good show. A little bit of a small & quiet audience, but they were good and we did good. We weren't as shakey coming back from our 4 days off as I think we all imagined that we would be, so that's always good.

I just wish I hadn't had to open this morning. Luckily, sleep came easy after my crazytimes day yesterday, so my 7.5 hour shift this morning wasn't too painful.

Meddlesome

blouse: H&M, vest: borrowed H&M, leggings: Lululemon, socks: DKNY, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace

I wore this to my short open yesterday.  And then, with high plans I went back to my apt for some kitteh time and nap time and then I was gonna head over to yoga.  But I bailed. Decided to just go ahead and keep it calm and read and relax a bit before heading to my appt.

And then, it took me 90 minutes (before rush hour) to get from Fremont back to Madrona. Le boo. I basically had to take Buggie for a walk, feed her, change, pack and eat in 20 minutes (can you guess which one I skipped--yup, no foodzies for me) in order to get to the show by call time. Blearg. Oh wells. Not my fault Mercer is screwing everyone hours before and after rush hour (both in the Am & the PM), plus with the viaduct closed? CRAP! I hate traffico.

Charlie's Angel

blouse: H&M, skirt: H&M, leggings: Lululemon, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace, cameo: Lady butt

I wore this to my bizarro shorty shift today and then over to my massage. Tomorrow I open with another shorty shift and then getting ready to pack everything up at la mama's and back to the show!  YAY!  I have missed everyone super a lot. THEN Halloween is this weekend!!!! YES! My fav holiday is almost here and I have three opportunities to wear my kick-ass Bellatrix costume. w00t!

Opposites Attract

sweater: Pitaya, skirt: thrifted Abercrombie & Fitch, leggings: Lululemon, tank: Costco, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories: gifted rings, Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace

Wearing this guy out tonight.  Yay pants! Excited to get out to see a movie. w00t!

More Than Anything

thermal: borrowed Pink from Victoria's Secret, jeans: borrowed Citizens of Humanity, oxfords: Pour la Victoire, accessories: Relic watch, giant gold disk earrings

Wore this out to meet Justine for brekkie in Madrona and then out to my voice lesson.  But after breakfast and before the lesson, I went ahead and finished up my Halloween costume.  And lemme tell you, that 3-hour long wig curling, totes worth it. w00t! This costume is pretty epic! I heart it a LOT. Super excited to rock it out three times this week. Done and done.

Rinse & Repeat

tank: Costco, trousers: Express, sweater: borrowed, belt: Uniqlo, oxfords: Pour la Victoire, accessories: gold bracelet, Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace, giant gold disk earrings

Worn to my audition last night.  Check out the belt that I'm wearing. 'Cause otherwise, these pants do NOT stay up... w00t!

Charity Case

blouse: H&M, capris: Lululemon, sweater: Rubbish from Nordstrom, socks: American Eagle gifted, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, giant red hoops, gifted mini-heart necklace

Wore this to my opener on Monday. A full nine hours. YES!  Dear god, do I need the hours.

Then I went over to my apartment to get ready to head to la mama's... and I got a little distracted and started curling my wig for my costume and three hours later I headed over to la mama's and changed quickly before booking it to Bainbridge for my audition (which I rocked! And got a callback!).

Got a day off today and it was amazing. Makes me happy.

Heartless Highway

blouse: Old Navy, skirt: BCBG Maxazaria from Nordstrom, tights: Spanx, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace, tribal earrings

Wore it to my opener this morning.  It came waaaay too soon. Just sayin'.  Grabbed drinks post-show last night and probs didn't get as much sleep as I should have... whoops!  But another great show and good times! Come see it!

Going Tough

sweatshirt: UW, tee: gifted, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, shoes: Tom's from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted crest necklace, giant gold disk earrings

I wore this to the sad, sad showing that was The UW game yesterday (Can I get a Husky defense for an early Xmas present? Pretty please?)... Not going there...

Then I headed to my show!  Another good one!  Loving this cast, loving the process, loving the whole experience. So happy to be a part of such a wonderful, unique, incredible show!  LOVING IT!

Deal's A Deal

dress: Zara from NYC, tank: Costco, tights: Banana Republic, boots: Asos, accessories: Cost Plus leaf earrings, silver and black beaded bracelets gifted, black beaded necklace, Relic watch

This was my opening night outfit!  It went SOOOOO well!  I am beyond excited to work on this show for the next five weeks!  Tonight I am meeting one of my castmates at Auto Battery to watch the first bit of the Husky/Stanford game (HUGE GAME) before heading back to do it all again! And then tomorrow I work my first opening shift in a loooong time before meeting with the roomie to chat about the apartment.  Next week, I house sit for la mama!

Power Hungry

tee: American Apparel, skirt: H&M, leggings: Forever 21, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories: CHarlotte Russe necklace, Relic watch, orange diamond earrings

Wore this to work yesterday, then to my PT appointment and ran tons of errands.  I keep making myself foodzies and not being able to eat it before I head to rehearsal though... Boo.

Fairy Kingdom

tee: borrowed Threadless, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: Frye, accessories: Relic watch

And now I'm off somehow.  I definitely wore this to tech Thursday night, so the other outfit was work to something else... Dunno what though.  My PT appointment, maybe? Honestly cannot remember.

Little Known Fact

tee: Bitten by SJP, sweater: Cardigan NYC, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch

Had Thursday off, so this was what I wore to tech that night.

Keep On Trucking

blouse: Old Navy, jeans: BDG from Urban, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, boots: Blowfish from DSW

This was the Wednesday outfit for work.

Looking Into It

tee: Rubbish from Nordstrom, poncho: H&M, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch

Wore this to tech on Tuesday night, where we ran the whole show.  Act II was a little bit rough, but then we hadn't really teched through it yet.

Jiminy Cricket

blouse: H&M, trousers: Express, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch (unpictured)

Well, this week sorta ate my soul, as tech will.  And now I have to play a little bit of catch-up.  I wore this to work on Tuesday.

Sharing is Caring

tee: thrifted, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, jeans:  J Brand from Nordstrom, boots: Report Signature from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch

Wore this to tech last night. Rocked it! Made it through Act I and tonight the plan is to run through Act II and then do a full run or as much of one as we can get through before the night ends.  My lower back and hips and left gluts are KILLING me, so I am beyond happy to have tomorrow off.  Only plans include yoga, to work this shizz out, and a PT appointment, to hopefully electro stim it all away.  I dunno what's up, but it hurts.

Plus, I picked up a corset for my Bellatrix costume and am gonna nix the grommet idea because of the delicate nature of the fabric of my costume, so really all I need is a silver pen to draw the curliques and I am ready to go! Once I get a wig.

Smart But Shy

blouse: Forever 21, jeans: BDG from Urban, belt: Uniqlo, clogs: thrifted Danskos, accessories: Relic watch, long dangly silver earrings

Wore this to my mid-shifty today. It felt long and with half of each of the expresso machines broken it made for an interesting morning rush... Heading back to tech early tonight to memorize lines (that I just got for the first time on Sat and start working on my Halloween costume for realzies.

Slow Down

tee: Bellatrix from Wizarding World of Harry Potter, sweater: Express, jeans: seethrusoul from Nordstrom, shoes: Converse, accessories: gifted mini-heart necklace, Relic watch, giant gold disk earrings

This is what I wore to day two of tech where I got to finally complete my costume. I am a fly 90's b-girl. And it is hilarious. I look beyond 90's. We also decided that I am gonna try to get watered and slimed, though not tonight (probs tomorrow) for the Shannon Faulkner sketch (w00t!) and I am beyond excited! YES! I love getting dirty for theatre.

Shrinking Universe

sweatshirt:  Lululemon, jersey: Sounders Ljungberg, jeans: Levi's, shoes: Converse, accessories:  gifted rings, Relic watch

I wore this to tech yesterday and then straight on to the Sounders game.  Since la mama had a migraine (pobrecita, I heart you!), I last minute wrangled Dani outta her pj's and into braving traffic and the  everything to grab me and snag a FABULOUS parking spot to make it to the game only a half hour late.  Plus, the first half was not the Sounder's best, and we scored our two winning goals in the last 10 minutes of regular time.  Totes worth the stress to see that game. Plus it was Keller's final regular season home game and he was ridic.  He totes won it for us!  What are we gonna do without him next year?

Tech was long and really difficult.  We literally only got through one part, but it is definitely the most technically challenging section.  Now, to memorize all my new dialogue that I just got yesterday and hopefully tech the rest of the show today... Yesh.

Butterflies and Hurricanes

tee: Express, sweater: thrifted, skirt: Mod Cloth, leggings: Forever 21, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted rings, gifted mini-heart necklace, giant pink leopard earrings

About to head out to catch a show at the Rep.  It's nice and short, so I should be home with plenty of time to get some sleepies before we start tech tomorrow.  Here we go!

As We Know It

blouse: H&M, capris: Lululemon, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, socks: American Apparel, accessories: Relic watch, gifted crest necklace, long teal earrings

I wore this to my final opening shift for a week and a half! YES! Not saying that I don't have things to do or work to go to, but I do not have to be anywhere at 4:30am for over a week.  And that is amazing. Thank the gods...

It was freezing last night and this morning.  It's really starting to feel like fall around here and, of course, my nose is reacting accordingly.  All of a sudden it's running like crazy and I'm sneezing all the time. Awesome. Just in time for tech. Gotta love my body's sense of humor.

Tech starts tomorrow, so tonight is my last night off for a looooong while.  And, of course, I am planning on seeing a play... What's new?

And tomorrow post-tech, la mama and I are heading to Kasey Keller's final home game!  YAY!

Nothing but Potential

tee: Spring Awakening, sweater: Express, jeans: BDG from Urban, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch

I wore this outfit to rehearsal yesterday night after enjoying a glorious day off doing absolutely nothing.  I feel like I am fighting something and since I head into tech next week I decided that sleep and relaxation were probably top priorities.  We open in a week.  Yup, that's right. One week from today I will be preparing to perform for all y'all. WHAT?! Crazytimes.  We have so much work to do it is not is not even funny (there is still dialogue I don't have...), but the general shape is really starting to come together.  YAY!

Fine Piece of Work

tee: Hollister, sweater: American Eagle, jeans: H&M, shoes: Converse, accessories:  Relic watch,  pearl studs

I wore this to rehearsal tonight. So excited to have tomorrow off. Thank god.

Find Me

turtleneck: H&M, jeans: BDG from Urban, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, belt: Uniqlo, boots: Blowfish from DSW, accessories: Charlotte Russe necklace, Relic watch, giant gold disk earrings

Wor this to my opener this morning and to my massage.  Think we're making some break throughs (between massage and PT I better be)...

I Will Always Love You

c.1993 bio picture!

Show opens in 9 days!  We have a LOT of work to do...

Heaven Only Knows

tee: GreenStage, sweater: Nordstrom, jeans: Levi's, boots: Blowfish from DSW, accessories: Relic watch

I wore this yesterday to my PT appt and rehearsal.

Looking for Paradise

blouse: H&M, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, belt: Uniqlo, accessories: Relic watch, silver earrings

Worn to Tuesday's opener...

Satellite Images

tee: American Eagle,  jeans: seethrusoul from Nordstrom, shoes: Converse, accessories: Relic watch

Wore this Monday night (post-yoga and a haircut) to rehearsal.

World's Smallest Violin

tee: Old Navy, sweater: thrifted, trousers: Express, shoes: Tom's from Nordstrom, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, accessories: Relic watch, Charlotte Russe necklace, long dangly silver earrings

I wore this to my opener on Monday morning.

When I Fall

tee: thrifted, sweater: gifted, jeans: BDG from Urban, shoes: Converse, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, accessories: Relic watch, gifted rings, 

Wore this to rehearsal on Sunday.

Something Surprising

tee: Back by 2am from Urban, sweater: American Eagle, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, flats: Jessica Simpson from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace, Marilyn earrings, gifted rings

Gonna wear this out to meet Dani at hers for drinkles and hangout time before heading to another show tonight.  But before that I am showing the apartment to a potential new roomie!  Yay! Super hoping that I can have someone actually rooming with me.

Responsibility

blouse: Old Navy, skirt: BCBG Maxazaria from Nordstrom, tights: American Apparel, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: (unpictured) Relic watch, Marilyn earrings, gifted mini-heart necklace

I wore this to my (semi-) opener this morning and then to my BXPE callback.  I feel like, even though I am not sure if I want to do an Xmas show, the two things actors have to muscle through in theri acting lifetimes at least once, if for nothing else, than to give them some acting street cred are summer park shows (check & check) and a holiday show (not yet), so maybe it's my time. Plus, it would be a fun theatre to work for.

Anyways... those are my thoughts. Plus, then I could still head east in January or February before generals really get under way... Probs good to get outta here sooner rather than later otherwise I'll never leave...

Hungry Hungry Hipster

blouse: thrifted, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, wedges: Cooperative from Urban, accessories: glasses from Forever 21, Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace, gifted rings

Dani and I met and got stand-by tickets for Border Songs at Book-It tonight.  Stressful getting dinner beforehand because they were soooo slow to get it out to us.  But the show was good and I was glad to have caught it before it closed.  So much good theatre in this town recently.  Nicely done, Seattle.

Just In Time

tank: Costco, bolero: H&M, trousers: Lux from Urban, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, kitten heels: thrifted, accessories: gifted crest necklace, Relic watch, Cost Plus leaf earrings

Threw this on real quick to head over to this afternoon's audition (callback tomorrow after work)! Then grocery shopping before getting ready to meet Dani for dinner and theatre.

Sighs of Desperation

turtleneck: H&M, jeans: BDG from Urban, clogs: thrifted Danskos, belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction from The Rack, accessories: gifted crest necklace, Relic watch, orange diamond earrings

I wore this to work this morning for my semi-mid shift.

Reflection

tee: Rubbish from Nordstrom, sweater: Express, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, flats: Linea Paolo from Nordstrom, accessories: gifted rings, Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace

I wore this out to my PT appointment and to rehearsal yesterday.  Another nice day off.  And I cleaned my apartment. Which, honestly, has been needing to happen for a long while... Plus Dexter's back! With Edward James Olmos!  YES!

Boundary Issues

tee: Express, sweater: thrifted, shorts: thrifted, tights: Banana Republic, boots: Frye from Nordstrom, accessories:  Relic watch, gifted rings, gifted mini-heart necklace, pink leopard earrings

Worn out to get my massage today and now heading to rehearsal. And maybe out after to celebrate a co-worker's bday. It was supes nice to have today off and am excited to have tomorrow off too.

3eattle Baby!

sweatshirt: Sounder, scarf: Sounders, jersey: Sounders Ljungberg, jeans: Levi's, shoes: Sperry Top-Siders from Nordstrom

Oh victory! You are sooooo sweet! What a great win.  Seriously, fabulous seats, fabulous friends, fabulous game, fabulous win.  3eattle Sounders are 3-peat USOC Champs! w00t!

You Can Count On Me

blouse: Forever 21, leggings: Forever 21, skirt: H&M, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories:  Relic watch, gifted mini-heart necklace

Well, sleeping in would have felt amazing. But the loverly "unknown" number that called me at 3:50am, waking me up in a panic thinking that I had somehow misread my schedule and needed to be there for a opener, totally threw off my good night's sleep.  So, thanks for that, random wrong number (who didn't even leave a voice mail).  Sleep is overrated anyways... Blearg.

I did end up having a nice relaxing morning with the pupper however, and even managed to help a woman find her loose doggie while Lady and I were on our morning walk.  Work was slow. And weird.  And long (even though it was a short shift... AND I left a bit early...)

Handcrafted

tunic: Michael Stars from Nordstrom, vest: H&M, leggings: Forever 21, boots: OTBT from Nordstrom, accessories: Relic watch, gifted rings, gifted min-heart necklace

This was what I wore out to my audition as well as what I am gonna wear to rehearsal tonight.  In between I went to yoga and hungout with the Bug. By 2pm today I had already worked more than four hours, auditioned and taken a yoga class... Yesh.

Tomorrow I have a mid-shift and then Jess and I are heading down to watch the Sounders play in the USOC final! And then two days off.